Cosmetic Dentist in Owings Mills Creates Beautiful Smile Transformations
One of the first things you’re
likely to notice about another person when first meeting is their smile and studies have even shown that this
impression can affect your perception of their intelligence, their attractiveness, their health, and even their
future chances of getting job promotions. If you’re worried about what your teeth may be saying about you,
consider visiting Dr. Milner for a cosmetic consultation. We offer several services that can get rid of
frustrating dental flaws and help you feel wonderfully confident again in your professional and personal lives.
Contact our Owings Mills, MD location to get started with a cosmetic dentist
today!
Metal-Free Restorations
Metal-free restorations are the perfect marriage of restorative durability and cosmetic value. Our team offers lifelike crowns, inlays, onlays, and other restorations whenever possible to patients in need so that they can maintain the beautifully confident appearance they deserve. The all-ceramic materials we use are very comfortable, surprisingly strong, and 100% biocompatible. Plus, they’re so similar to your natural tooth enamel that they even reflect light in the same way.
Direct Bonding
Direct bonding is an excellent service for patients who are hoping to correct relatively small flaws in their smile (chipped enamel, minor stains, small gaps between teeth, etc) in a fast timeframe. In most cases, our doctors can complete this process in a single appointment. We use tooth-colored composite resin, which comes in a variety of lifelike shades that can be matched as closely as possible to your natural enamel. Then, we’ll sculpt the material over the affected tooth so that it corrects the imperfection while still appearing very natural.
Teeth Whitening
If your smile has become stained or lackluster over time, consider giving its color a beautiful boost with professional teeth whitening methods here in Owings Mills. Dolfield Dental of Owings Mills offers multiple options:
- In-Practice Whitening – Looking for fast results? Our in-office whitening will surely exceed your expectations. Our doctors will combine high-strength bleaching gel and a high-powered light in order to penetrate even the toughest stains, leaving your enamel several shades lighter after just one visit.
- At-Home Whitening Kits – Looking for flexibility? Our at-home kits can be used in the comfort of your own home and whenever you have time in your busy schedule. We’ll provide you with customized oral trays and whitening gel. After wearing both together for a few weeks, you should see dramatically beautiful results.
Invisalign®
Invisalign is the perfect cosmetic solution for patients who want to achieve straighter teeth but just can’t commit to years of wearing noticeable metal braces. Instead of age-old wires and brackets, you can look forward to using clear, custom-made aligners instead that blend in well with your natural appearance. Each aligner is designed to represent a different stage of tooth movement, and the patient simply wears each one as directed before switching to the next in the set. They’re also removable, which means that you won’t have to worry about frustrating dietary restrictions or overcomplicated hygiene instructions either.
Virtual Smile Designing
Pursuing the cosmetic transformation of your dreams can be a scary prospect in some ways. There’s no way to look into the future and see if you’ll be happy with the finished result, after all. Or is there? At Dolfield Dental of Owings Mills, we’re happy to use digital imaging technology in order to give our patients a special sneak preview of their new and improved smile. All we need is a current photo of you, and we can adjust your appearance in order to show you the results of various cosmetic procedures.
Understanding the Cost of Cosmetic Dentistry
As you may know, cosmetic dentistry consists almost entirely of elective procedures, and you’ll therefore be hard-pressed to find a dental plan that will pay for them. That being the case, you may be a little bit concerned about whether you can make cosmetic treatments fit your budget.
We’ll be happy to talk to you about finances in greater detail when we meet you in person, but until then, here’s what you should know about the cost of cosmetic treatment.
What Cosmetic Dental Service is Right for Me?
First of all, an important part of budgeting for treatment is picking the procedure that’s right for you. There are several different cosmetic procedures, each of which has their own unique niche and price point.
If you’re looking for something inexpensive and effective, you might want to use direct bonding to patch up areas of damage or discoloration. You could also brighten your smile with teeth whitening, which is also on the less expensive side of things.
If you want to splurge on something that will provide you with more drastic changes, you might want veneers. Invisalign is also an excellent option to completely alter the shape of your smile, and will likely cost you slightly less than veneers will.
Cosmetic Dentistry Can Be An Investment Worth Making
If you’re apprehensive about the cost of cosmetic dentistry, you should remember what it is that you’re getting for your money. Changing how your smile looks will afford you much greater confidence and self esteem, which can make you more successful in your career and social life. That being the case, there are arguably measurable financial benefits to getting cosmetic dentistry.
How to Make Cosmetic Dentistry Affordable
Considering the fact that cosmetic dentistry isn’t going to be covered by dental insurance, you may need to pursue other financial options in order to make cosmetic care affordable for you.
You’ll be pleased to hear that we offer an in-house membership plan that can be a reasonable substitute for insurance. In addition to a suite of complimentary preventive services, you can get 15% off of any other treatment you receive from us. All you need to do is pay a flat annual payment—you’ll save immediately, without any deductible or yearly maximum.
Cosmetic Dentistry FAQs
Does Cosmetic Dentistry Hurt?
Many people worry that their upcoming dental procedure will be painful. Fortunately, we always do everything in our power to make our patients feel as comfortable as possible. Most cosmetic services are non-invasive, so they don’t even require a local anesthetic to numb the area. For treatments like metal-free restorations, the area will be numbed first to ensure your comfort. You might experience some sensitivity for a few days afterward, but this should be mild and temporary.
What Exactly Is Cosmetic Dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving the appearance and aesthetics of your teeth and smile. Doing this can help patients build their confidence and feel better about their pearly whites. Some of the cosmetic treatments we provide include metal-free restorations, direct bonding, teeth whitening, and Invisalign. Cosmetic dentistry could be an option for you if you have teeth that are misaligned, discolored, misshapen, chipped, or gapped. If you are interested in undergoing cosmetic treatment, schedule a consultation with us so we can discuss the available options.
How Are Inlays and Onlays Used in Cosmetic Dentistry?
Inlays and onlays are often used in general dentistry, but they also have cosmetic benefits. When these restorations are used in cosmetic dentistry, the goal is to cover up imperfections in teeth that are in the back of the mouth. These procedures are done when the damage is too extensive for a dental filling, but not extensive enough to warrant a dental crown. Inlays are placed between the cusps of molar teeth while onlays are placed over the cusps of a tooth. They are often an ideal cosmetic option because they are tooth-colored and small, making them not